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Course name: PSP50916 Diploma of Interpreting

CRICOS Code: 094544A Training Package: PSP – Public Sector
AQF Level: Level 5 Code and Title of Qualification: PSP50916 Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE – English)
Course Duration: 25 Weeks, incl. 20 Weeks Training and 5 Weeks Breaks

Description of the Qualification

This qualification covers the competencies required to interpret from a source language to a target language, in general dialogue and monologue settings where the interpreter is able to physically control the discourse to assist retention and recall.

The Diploma of Interpreting prepares interpreters for work typically in the community and business domains, including sectors such as general health, welfare and community services, educational and social contexts, and tourism. As well as interactions such as initial police interviews, over the counter interviews in customer and community information services, non-complex
disability assistance, and other informal business and workplace interactions.

Qualification Packaging Rules

Based on the information available from www.training.gov.au , the following packaging rules apply for completion of this qualification.

A total number of 12 units must be selected for this qualification including:

7 core units and 5 elective units

Course Structure

Unit Code

Unit Title

Core/ Elective

PSPTIS001

Apply codes and standards to ethical practice

Core

PSPTIS002

Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments

Core

PSPTIS003

Prepare to translate and interpret

Core

PSPTIS040

Interpret in general dialogue settings (LOTE-English)

Core

PSPTIS041

Interpret in general monologue settings (LOTE-English)

Core

PSPTIS042

Manage discourses in general settings

Core

PSPTIS043

Use routine subject area terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)

Core

PSPTIS044

Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

Elective

PSPTIS045

Demonstrate routine English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

Elective

PSPTIS046

Use routine education terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)

Elective

PSPTIS047

Use routine health terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)

Elective

PSPTIS048

Use routine legal terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)

Elective

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification outlined in the
qualification description. However, students must:

However, prior to enrolling in this course the students must:

  • have satisfactorily completed Year 12 of secondary education or its equivalent or have appropriate and;
  • have competent in English (a minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent); or
  • have completed an EAP program at upper intermediate level or equivalent; or
  • be able to demonstrate vocational proficiency through an entry examination, consisting of two dialogues in a para-professional level interpreting test. Students will have to achieve 50 percent or higher in order to be admitted into the program.
  • If it is determined that the student need to complete a Language, students with no formal qualifications are required to successfully complete the LLN test and meet with the Academic Manager to be admitted.

Delivery Arrangements

Students are required to complete 12 units of competency.

Delivery time frames:

  • Approximate delivery hours required to complete the PSP50916 Diploma of Interpreting are between 800-1000 hours.
  • Attendance and academic progress are monitored throughout the duration of the course.

Assessment Arrangements

A range of assessment and evidence gathering methods and techniques are used, including 2 – 4 or more methods for each unit of competency. For this course, methods include:

  • Questions and answers
  • Case studies/scenario discussions
  • Multiple choices/true or false questions
  • Interpreting and reflection tasks
  • Simulated interpreting practice
  • Writing reports/essays
  • Formal examinations

NAATI Endorsement

This qualification is a NAATI endorsed qualification.

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Available Intakes:

There are currently no openings available for this course.